Old 1100 Stytle Heated Grips - fit on R1200GS?

[lunc]

The only thing I miss from my old R1100R is the grips. These where thicker, softer and moulded to the palm (a series of rings - I'm sure many of you will know what I mean). The new grips are rubbish in comparison.

Is it possible to fit the old style heated grips to a 2005 R1200GS?

My current heated grips are almost worn out and at about 100 quid a pair to replace I'd rather put that cash towards nicer grips than the new style one which seem little better than posh bicycle tape.

 

[littleredrooster]

I concur. The new ones are a pain in the hand for my rheumaticky owld fingers - bring back the 1150 grips!

 

[Ash]

http://www.sportouring.com/gallery.php?sectionHeaderActive=1000&rangeChoosen=353

 

[lunc]

Not sure about the grip puppies - they could even fit them properly for the bleeding advertising photos.

The old style grips are hard to beat IMO and I can't believe no-one else has wanted to fit them. Maybe it's too difficult?

 

[cookie]

The old style grips are hard to beat IMO and I can't believe no-one else has wanted to fit them. Maybe it's too difficult?

i wanted the old grips initially, but dealer said it wasn't possible. soon got used to the 1200 grips, even with arthritis in my fingers.

 

[Ash]

Not sure about the grip puppies - they could even fit them properly for the bleeding advertising photos.

The old style grips are hard to beat IMO and I can't believe no-one else has wanted to fit them. Maybe it's too difficult?

those that have them highly recommend them
awaiting delivery of mine.

 

[mr badger]

Grip Puppies are great. On both bikes. Heating still works well. 20 mins to fit with water soluble lube (!). Still fine after 2 years/16k.

 

[Geordie Steve]

+ 1 for Grip Puppies. Probably one of the best mods I've done to the bike, and one of the cheapest as well...

 

[Timolgra]

I concur. The new ones are a pain in the hand for my rheumaticky owld fingers - bring back the 1150 grips!

The last two 1150s I've had have the new thinner grips and I too miss the feel of the old ribbed ones...so have fitted Grip puppies which are great and last for ages

 

[lunc]

OK, I guess I stand corrected on the puppies - who doesn't like to grip a couple of puppies? - though I doubt that they beat grasping hold of two handfuls of solid Teutonic ribbed rubber.

If I can get a second-hand pair of the old 1100/1150 grips I think I might see if they'll fit, but if this has been tried and deemed impractical then it would save me wasting time and money.